Webinars and Instructional Videos
Incorporating the Benefits of Natural and Working Lands in Conservation Planning
Katie Warnell, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University, gave this seminar March 22, 2022, as part of our Spring virtual science seminar series highlighting SE CASC funded projects supporting resource management actions across the Southeast.
Northern Bobwhites and Fire: A Perfect Match
Prescribed fire, bobwhite ecology, and local site conditions need to be aligned for optimal bobwhite population response. This course discusses the context of fire frequency, scale, and seasonality for bobwhite management and restoration.
WLFW Northern bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas Framework - Partners' webinar 3/2/2022
Webinar presenters included Bridgett Costanzo, NRCS WLFW regional coordinator and Jessica McGuire, QF. These slides are available on the WLFW Northern bobwhite homepage, under Information/Multimedia.
Grazing Management Minute: Establishing NWSGs
2.5 minute video on OH farm
Webinar - WLFW & QF Briefing to Partners for new WLFW Northern bobwhite, Grasslands, & Savannas Framework
On March 2, 2022 Bridgett Costanzo of NRCS's Working Lands for Wildlife and Jessica McGuire of QF presented on the WLFW framework for NOBO, grasslands and savannas. Ms. Costanzo presented on the content of the new framework document, the priority areas and conservation practice goals set by the 24 NRCS state offices, and responses received from the needs assessment survey. Ms. McGuire presented on staffing and monitoring plans associated with launching this framework.
Northern Bobwhite Grasslands and Savannas Framework
Presented by Bridgett Costanzo, NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife regional coordinator.
The Habitat Matrix - Stepping Down Bird Management From Landscape to Stand
Part 5 of a 12-part monthly lecture series, Forests for the Birds: Conserving America’s Forest Birds. July 20, 2021.
A Path Forward: Understanding and Restoring Degraded Forests A Working Lands for Wildlife Virtual Event
The impact of high-grading on forest wildlife in the Eastern deciduous forests.
Working With Farmers and Landowners in NY to Restore Bog Turtle Habitat Powerpoint Presentation
Approximately 15 minute presentation on conducting bog turtle habitat conservation through Farm Bill programs on private lands, and how to work with private landowners. Presented by Elizabeth Marks of NRCS, an Area Biologist in upstate NY who has extensive experience with this topic.
The Long View: Sustaining Our Oak Forests
This working lands webinar will educate landowners and natural resource professionals on working lands conservation programs intended to benefit wildlife species and promote oak forest diversity. In this webinar, we will take the “Long View” by looking back in time to gain historical grounding that will help us look forward and consider how our actions today can ensure we restore and sustain oak forests into the future. This webinar has been approved for continuing education credits. Hosted by the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society and the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife program.
Reconnecting Cattle and Quail
Learn about the Working Lands for Wildlife program and work in Ohio between USDA-NRCS and local farmers and ranchers. Grazing cattle on warm season, native grasses is great for cattle as well as critical species like the Northern Bobwhite Quail. Video for landowners and cattle producers. Presented by Nick Schell (USDA-NRCS Ohio) and Dr. Pat Keyser (UT - Center for Native Grasslands Management) at the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council Conference in 2017.
Outcomes from NRCS Golden-winged Warbler Conservation Efforts
Over the past decade, NRCS has been working with landowners and partners to improve forest health and provide young forest habitat for golden-winged warblers and associated early successional wildlife species. These efforts have been carried out under the banner of Working Lands for Wildlife in Appalachia and through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Since 2012, the CEAP Wildlife Component has supported outcome-based assessments of this work in partnership with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research Institute (IUPRI), American Bird Conservancy, Cornell University and many others. In response to interest by NRCS state and local personnel involved in golden-winged warbler conservation work, CEAP Wildlife provided a briefing via teleconference on what has been learned through the years of monitoring and provided perspective on science-based program delivery. In this briefing, Dr. Jeff Larkin of IUPRI highlighted key findings and outcomes generated from these efforts.
Working Lands for Wildlife: In Pursuit of the Shifting Mosaic
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society with Working Lands for Wildlife discuss forests, wildlife, and communities. This webinar described working lands conservation programs and how they can benefit landowners, wildlife species, and promote forest diversity. Meant for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Video: Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) Workspaces
The Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) program develops win-win approaches with producers and private landowners. WLFW partners understand that collaboration is critical to enhance wildlife habitat and improve agriculture and forest productivity. We can continue to strengthen collaboration -- especially between technical experts from federal and state agencies and non-government partner staff -- through the WLFW workspaces. The WLFW workspaces provide online infrastructure and space for partners to share their expertise with one another, exchange resources and ideas, and plan work together on a certain species, a given habitat or land use, or a specific project. A subset of the resources here are available to producers, landowners, and communities who are interested in, or involved with, the WLFW program.
Conservation Innovation Grants: Successful Grazing Lands - Innovation to Implementation
Join pasture specialists, local graziers, and NRCS staff to discuss the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) on Grazing Lands and the benefits of establishing and grazing native warm season grasses for livestock and ground nesting wildlife. See how NRCS is helping more farmers establish and utilize good grazing techniques on their farms. Featuring Dr. Pat Keyser (Center for Native Grasslands Management), J.B. Daniel (NRCS Virginia), and Keith Tuck (Virginia Grazier).
Forage for Beef and Bobs
Learn about the benefits of native grasses for beef cattle production and wildlife in Virginia. This short video (4 min) is especially relevant for beef producers and farmers. Brought to you NRCS Virginia.
Partnerships on Working Lands
Across the West, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is working with ranchers, federal and state partners, and other non-profit organizations to support conservation on working lands.
More Quail Per Bale: Precision Conservation for a More Sustainable Future
How farming and quail management can be compatible on working lands.
Regenerative Agriculture: No-Till Farming
Gabe Brown, legendary Rancher from Bismarck, North Dakota, discusses how Regenerative Agriculture is a solution to local and global challenges.
Planting Native Grasses: Missouri Forage and Livestock Series
Pat Keyser (University of Tennessee) and Rick Rath (Missouri Department of Conservation) share about establishing and managing native grasses on pasture lands. Native grasses benefit not only livestock, but wildlife too. This webinar can help practitioners and landowners alike. Filmed January 20, 2021 - Missouri Forage and Livestock Series
